Bahasa Melayu

jawat

Bahasa Melayu

English

hold office, occupy a post, serve in a position

To occupy or serve in a post, position, or office.

جاوت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Beliau pernah jawat jawatan itu selama lima tahun.

    He once held that post for five years.

  2. Dia sedang jawat jawatan penting di syarikat itu.

    She is holding an important position in that company.

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What does “hold office” mean in Malay?

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jawat

It is used for occupying a post or position.

Word family

Common derived forms

jawatan
post; position; office
menjawat
to hold office
menjawati
to hold a post in an office

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.